decoy in a sentence
v. t.
Definition
Decoy: a model or imitation used to attract animals or distract attention from an intended target.
Sample Sentences
- The hunters used a realistic decoy to attract waterfowl to their pond.
- In the movie, the hero set a decoy to distract the villains while he made his escape.
- The cat played with a feathered decoy, pouncing on it as if it were a real bird.
- Researchers often employ decoys in experiments to study animal behavior in the wild.
- The magician's trick involved a clever decoy that misled the audience about how the illusion was performed.
- The hunter used a decoy to attract the ducks to his blind.
- In the movie, the protagonist set a decoy to mislead his pursuers.
- The bright colors of the decoy successfully lured in the unsuspecting fish.
- During the game, the team employed a decoy strategy to confuse their opponents.
- She realized the email was a decoy meant to distract her from the real issue.
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